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X973 LGH

2000 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

345,603 mi
Last recorded345,603 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S80104,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 LGH
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 345,603 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 345,603 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 341,788 miles

Oil leak

advise noise to power steering system

Fail 19 Jul 2010 341,431 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise noise to power steering system

Pass 23 Jul 2009 300,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 256,975 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 256,670 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 214,997 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 189,380 miles

nails in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 7 Jun 2006 160,599 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 May 2006 159,353 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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X973 LGH is a 2000 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 104,813 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X973 LGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X973 LGH registered?

X973 LGH is a 2000 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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